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Indiana State Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU IU Southeast Notre Dame College IU MSU IU Kokomo Purdue North Central Purdue Calumet IPFW University of Missouri-Columbia| Indiana University South Bend | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $215 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 4,144 students)
IU South Bend vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at IU South Bend than Missouri Southern State University ($20,634.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Missouri Southern ($8,785 vs. $10,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 20.5% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($7,624 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,016 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 75 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Missouri Southern? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Missouri Southern and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Indiana University South Bend (33% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University South Bend earn on average $500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($20,831 vs. $24,530)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($215 vs. $253)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/